Volvo’s EX30 with Google built-in passes new EU speed limit warning requirements

/ The Google built-in and Maps software in the new Volvo EX30 EV makes the automaker’s driver speed warning system more accurate — allowing it to pass certification on the EU’s new General Safety Regulation law. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C.… Continue reading Volvo’s EX30 with Google built-in passes new EU speed limit warning requirements

Alfa Romeo design boss hints at luxury electric MPV

Alfa Romeo design design boss Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos has suggested his firm could make a luxury MPV. The remark came in a discussion with Autocar that started off about the new 33 Stradale supercar but detoured via Alfa’s once popular commercial van, the Autotutto/Romeo.  “It was beautiful,” he said, before adding: “By the way, you wouldn’t be surprised if this returned… Continue reading Alfa Romeo design boss hints at luxury electric MPV

Cleantechnica: 21 Coolest Cleantech Stories of the Week 003052

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Hello! We’re changing up our weekly CleanTechnica newsletter a bit, so we figured it could be useful to show readers what it’s going to be like going forward (until further notice, of course). We are still including a list… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 21 Coolest Cleantech Stories of the Week 003052

Clean Technica: 47% Of New Cars In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!003049

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! In the Netherlands, 47% of new car sales were plugin car sales in September. Furthermore, 34% were full electrics! The Netherlands saw an increase in plugin registrations to 13,916 units in September, with the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market… Continue reading Clean Technica: 47% Of New Cars In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!003049

Electric vehicle sales hit 7.9% of US market as Volvo, Mercedes, and Hyundai post sizable gains

EV sales surged past 300,000 for the first time in the third quarter, a nearly 50% increase over last year. As automakers like Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Hyundai ramp production, Tesla’s market share is slipping. The latest quarterly EV sales estimates from Cox Automotive dropped Thursday, showing a record 313,086 electric cars sold from July… Continue reading Electric vehicle sales hit 7.9% of US market as Volvo, Mercedes, and Hyundai post sizable gains

China makes up 65% of global NEV sales in Aug

Export-bound automobiles await loading at Lianyungang Port in Jiangsu province in August. WANG CHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY Sales of passenger NEVs in China totaled 789,000 units in Aug, accounting for 64.6 percent of the global total, said the China Passenger Car Association on Friday. Statistics from the association show that global NEV sales in August reached… Continue reading China makes up 65% of global NEV sales in Aug

Alexander Dennis grows Scarborough production capabilities

12 October 2023 #Bus & Coach Alexander Dennis has taken on a lease for additional warehouse capacity at its Scarborough bus and coach manufacturing facility. Located near to the manufacturer’s existing site, the new 104,000 sq ft warehouse will allow the rationalisation of all logistics for the factory, freeing up space to restructure production arrangements… Continue reading Alexander Dennis grows Scarborough production capabilities

China’s Nio and Geely seek edge with smartphones on wheels

SHANGHAI — Electric-vehicle startup Nio and fellow Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group are betting on smartphones that integrate closely with their cars as a way to stand out in a highly competitive market. The recently announced Nio Phone can unlock car doors and turn on the air conditioner. Its built-in Nomi artificial intelligence assistant… Continue reading China’s Nio and Geely seek edge with smartphones on wheels

Volvo C40 Recharge bookings cross 100, prices hiked by Rs 1.7 lakh

Volvo Car India’s second fully electric car C40 Recharge has crossed 100 bookings within a month of its launch. The ex-showroom price of C40 Recharge has now been revised to Rs 62.95 lakh, from the earlier Rs 61.25 lakh.  Seeing the great response to Volvo’s electric cars in India and connecting to Volvo Car’s electrification ambition, the… Continue reading Volvo C40 Recharge bookings cross 100, prices hiked by Rs 1.7 lakh

Volvo C40 Recharge bookings cross 100, prices hiked by Rs 1.7 lakh

Volvo Car India’s second fully electric car C40 Recharge has crossed 100 bookings within a month of its launch. The ex-showroom price of C40 Recharge has now been revised to Rs 62.95 lakh, from the earlier Rs 61.25 lakh.  Seeing the great response to Volvo’s electric cars in India and connecting to Volvo Car’s electrification ambition, the… Continue reading Volvo C40 Recharge bookings cross 100, prices hiked by Rs 1.7 lakh